Human Resources Management

STEVE MEYER, SPHR

**** ******** ***** ***** *** Vegas, NV 89131 702-***-**** ************@*****.***

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Human Resources Executive with over 20 years comprehensive human resources experience including recruitment and retention, conflict resolution, change management, benefits administration, labor and employee relations. Proven experience collaborating with senior management to conduct human resources strategic planning in order to support and further corporate goals. Possess broad knowledge of human resources in a variety of sectors including union and non-union environments. Demonstrated experience in cost containment strategies resulting in significant savings. Excellent ability to address and implement strategic plans for talent acquisition, retention and succession planning. Proven skills in labor and employment law including executive and management training to minimize potential legal risks and exposure.

Broad background in regulatory compliance; responsibilities included development and implementation of safety programs, environmental programs, training, and record keeping to meet regulatory compliance for OSHA, MSHA, EPA and DOT. Highly proficient in engaging and interacting with local, state and federal regulatory agencies.

HR SKILLS

HR Department Startup

Workforce Reduction (WARN)

Employment Law

FMLA/ADA/EEO/WC

HRIS Technologies

Safety Program Implementation Staff Recruitment & Retention

Employee Relations

Labor Relations Strategies/Negotiations

Benefits Cost Negotiations/Administration

HR Program/Project Management Orientation & On-Boarding

Training & Development

Performance Management

Organizational Development

HR Policies & Procedures Departmental Budgeting

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WIRTZ BEVERAGE NEVADA – Las Vegas, NV

WIRTZ BEVERAGE NEVADA BEER - Las Vegas, NV

WIRTZ BEVERAGE NEVADA RENO – Reno, NV

Wholesale distributor of wine, spirits, and beer products generating sales revenue in excess of 350 million dollars annually and employing over 500 associates in the State of Nevada.

HR Director,

2000 to April 2012

Serve as a member of the Executive Management Team reporting to the Senior Vice President. Responsibilities include leading and overseeing all HR functions for three companies in the State of Nevada. Recruited to develop and align HR department due to the continued growth of the organization statewide. Develop and guide the startup and management of a full spectrum of HR operations, systems and programs. Work with senior management to create HR policies and procedures; develop talent management and recruitment program; administer and manage group benefits programs. Manage all new employee orientation, onboarding and induction training; direct the management of all personnel records and benefits programs; develop and manage HR budget.

Key Results:

Successfully transitioned the Human Resources Department into a fully functional and strategic business unit within the organization.

Executed Strategic Plan by teaching Managers and Associates how to ‘drive Sales’ through proper recruiting and training techniques.

Successfully negotiated union contracts with Teamsters Locals. Served as point person in successful contract ratification with no strikes while meeting company’s financial and operational goals.

Structured and implemented programs and policies in the areas of training, compensation structures, benefits packages, incentives and new-employee orientation.

Fostered a teamwork/open-door environment conducive to positive dialogue across the organization.

Conducted management training programs on employment and labor laws to minimize company exposure and legal liabilities.

Assisted in the development and implementation of the company’s employee manual.

Developed and established company safety program.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

THOMPSON CREEK MINING COMPANY Challis, Idaho

Open Pit Molybdenum Mine employing 200-350 employees.

Human Resources/Safety/Security Manager, 1994 to 2000

Recruited under new ownership to develop and implement a fully functional Human Resources/Safety/Security Department. Responsibilities included developing and overseeing all functions of HR, Safety and Security in order to meet the organization’s operational plan. Fulfilled a broad range of HR functions; including employee recruitment, training, benefits administration, employee relations, HR records management, regulatory and statutory compliance.

Key Results:

Provided tactical human resource leadership to management team in order to minimize potential legal liabilities and exposures.

Devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity.

Responsible for compliance to all company policies and procedures in order to adhere to audit programs.

Evaluated all employee benefit programs and successfully negotiated associated costs to meet the Company’s financial plan.

Acted as fiduciary committee member for the Company’s 401(k) program.

Managed regulatory requirements (WARN) of numerous work force downsizings and work force increases due to changing economic conditions.

LAC MINERALS LTD. Beatty, Nevada

Open Pit/Under Ground Gold Mine employing 200-250 employees and 100 contracting employees.

Human Resources/Safety/Security Manager, 1988 to 1994

Recruited to develop and implement a fully functional Human Resources/Safety/Security Department for a new project startup. Responsibilities included developing and overseeing all functions of HR, Safety and Security in order to meet the company’s operational plan. Fulfilled a broad range of human resources functions, including recruitment and training, benefits administration, overseeing disciplinary action and managing HR records.

Key Results:

Implemented a fully functional Human Resources/Safety/Security Department from ground floor up.

Directed actions in lobbying changes of the Nevada underground work hour law. Drafted and debated new language for successful amendment to the statute.

Provided effective management training programs to educate company agents in order to minimize potential legal liabilities and exposure.

Oversaw contractor safety activities in meeting compliance of federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

Developed strong understanding of International ownership.

Responsible for creating and managing annual HR budget and successfully controlling costs of same.

Implemented union avoidance program.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, 2006

University of Phoenix, Las Vegas NV

SPHR Certified (Senior Professional in Human Resources), 2001

Society of Human Resource Management

OF NOTE

Affiliations:

Society for Human Resource Management (Member)

Society for Human Resource Management (SPHR Certification)

Past Affiliations:

North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce – N. Las Vegas, NV (Board Member)

Custer County Hospital Board – Challis, ID (Board Member Elect)

Idaho Mining Association (Committee Member)

Nevada Mining Association (Committee Member)

References available upon request

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